Dormiplant
Dormiplant: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Dormiplant
ATX code: N05CM
Active ingredient: lemon balm + valerian rhizomes (melissa + valerianae rhizomata cum radicibus)
Manufacturer: Dr. WILLMAR SCHWABE GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Description and photo update: 2019-16-08
Prices in pharmacies: from 398 rubles.
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Dormiplant is a combined herbal preparation with a sedative effect.
Release form and composition
It is produced in the form of film-coated tablets: uniform in shape, color and size, blue; the core is brown with inclusions from dark brown to white (25 pcs. in blisters, 2 or 4 blisters in a cardboard box).
The composition of 1 tablet contains active substances (in the form of dry extracts):
- Valerian roots and rhizomes - 160 mg (extractant: ethanol 62%);
- Melissa leaves - 80 mg (extractant: ethanol 30%).
Auxiliary components: sucrose - 2.5 mg; colloidal silicon dioxide - 11 mg; crospovidone - 15 mg; magnesium stearate - 1.5 mg; hydrogenated castor oil - 23 mg; microcrystalline cellulose - 67 mg.
Shell composition: titanium dioxide (E171) - 2.421 mg; hypromellose - 20.08 mg; vanillin - 0.282 mg; microcrystalline cellulose - 2.51 mg; stearic acid - 2.51 mg; sodium saccharinate - 0.049 mg; indigo carmine varnish (E132) - 1.639 mg; antifoaming emulsion - 0.049 mg (in terms of dry matter); talc - 0.46 mg.
Pharmacological properties
The drug is characterized by a pronounced sedative effect, improves falling asleep, reduces the frequency of night awakenings and helps to normalize sleep. At the same time, it does not affect the ability to concentrate attention and does not change the speed of psychomotor reactions.
Pharmacodynamics
The pharmacodynamics of the drug at the moment remains poorly understood.
Pharmacokinetics
Plant extracts of lemon balm and valerian contain a variety of biologically active substances, the combined effect of which on the body determines the pharmacological activity of Dormiplant. Therefore, information on the pharmacokinetics of individual substances that make up the extracts is insufficient for extrapolation to the drug as a whole.
Indications for use
- Falling asleep disorders;
- Increased nervous irritability.
Contraindications
- Liver failure;
- Age up to 6 years;
- Hypersensitivity to drug components.
According to the instructions, Dormiplant is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women to take (due to the lack of clinical data confirming the safety and efficacy of the drug in this group of patients).
Instructions for use of Dormiplant: method and dosage
The tablets are taken orally, swallowed whole and washed down with a little water. Do not chew. The drug can be taken with or without food.
The scheme for using Dormiplant is determined by the indications:
- Increased nervous irritability: 2 times a day (morning and evening), 2 tablets;
- Sleep disorders: 30 minutes before bedtime, 2 tablets.
Side effects
Allergic reactions may develop during therapy.
Overdose
Taking valerian root in a dosage of about 20 g can lead to the appearance of non-dangerous symptoms that disappear a day after the discontinuation of Dormiplant, including dilated pupils, hand tremors, fatigue, dizziness, a feeling of heaviness in the chest area, and abdominal colic. With persisting symptoms of overdose, symptomatic therapy is recommended.
special instructions
Dormiplant should not be taken daily for longer than 1.5-2 months.
The drug can reduce the speed of psychomotor reactions. In this regard, it is not recommended to use Dormiplant directly before driving vehicles or performing work that requires increased attention and quick reactions.
Drug interactions
With the combined use of ethanol, sleeping pills and other drugs that depress the central nervous system, an increase in their action is observed (a dose adjustment of these drugs may be required).
Analogs
Dormiplant's analogs are: Adonis-Brom, Alora, Bromkamfora, Valerika, Valerianakhel, Evening, Valocormid, Valemidin, Valoserdin, Valevigran, Dexdor, Donormil, Karvelis, Cardiopasit, Quiet, Karmolis, Lotosonic, Nasssenaqualon, Peony tincture, Motherwort tincture, Persen, Sondox, Scopolamine, Sanasol, Sedavit, Sedasen, Sedafiton, Sonmil, Songa Knight, Tricardin, Tenoten, Flora, Phytosed, Valerian extract.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a dry place out of reach of children at a temperature of 15-25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Dormiplant
Mostly there are very good reviews about Dormiplant. The drug allows you to quickly eliminate nervous excitement, anxiety and anxiety, and normalize sleep. However, it has practically no side effects. Patients note that they began to fall asleep faster already 3 days after the start of treatment with Dormiplant, and also that after a two-week course of therapy, there is absolutely no addiction to the drug.
Price for Dormiplant in pharmacies
The approximate price for Dormiplant in pharmacy chains varies from 348 to 480 rubles (the package contains 50 tablets).
Dormiplant: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Dormiplant film-coated tablets 50 pcs. 398 RUB Buy |
Dormiplant tablets p.p. 50 pcs. 458 r Buy |
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!